If you happen to be in Long Beach, try and stop at The Art of Bloom pop up museum! (It leaves September 29th). I found the concept of the exhibit last to be quite intriguing, as an app needs to be downloaded for part of the “museum”. There were two exhibits, if you will, and they both incorporated some sort of meditative property (as advertised). … Continue reading The Art of Bloom
Oregon is known for its greenery and natural wonders. I started off my trip at the Japanese Garden in Portland. The area was so peaceful. My favorite part of the garden was the koi pond. Next on my list were the waterfalls! I drove along the Mt. Hood Loop, stopping to see the falls. Multonomah Falls was the tallest and also had some area to … Continue reading Portland, OR
The Aquarium of the Pacific, or The Long Beach Aquarium, has been one of my favorite destinations since I was little. The entrance featured scuba divers feeding the fish in the Tropical Reef exhibit. I’m impressed with the range of animals presented here. My favorite exhibit is the Spider Crabs. They are freighting, but also very interesting creatures. I love watching the different … Continue reading The Aquarium of the Pacific
Last Sunday, my family and I drove down to Laguna Beach to attend the Sawdust Art Festival’s 28th Annual Winter Fantasy. There were so many booths set up, all with different media. The variety included jewelry, photography, clothing, ceramics, woodworks, painting, and sculpture. Being a winter theme, there were multiple Christmas trees and nutcrackers around. It even “snowed”! Admission was not 75 cents as it … Continue reading Sawdust Art Festival 2018
Today is world vegetarian day, and I was reminiscing about a cute restaurant I found in Key West… The Café! The options were endless and the food was delicious! We went there multiple times during our trip, so by the third day, the waitress recognized us! My favorite meals would have to be the “Un-Wing Dings” – a take on BBQ wings- and a mushroom quiche. … Continue reading On this world vegetarian day…
The Irvine Spectrum is the place to fulfill both your shopping and dining desires. There are sooo many shops and a big Ferris Wheel. What more could you need!? Yesterday was the grand opening of the Hello Kitty Café. I waited in line for 2 hours, while my friends messaged me asking if a Hello Kitty Café was real. The answer- yes it is. And … Continue reading Hello Kitty Grand Café
Seawater baths, swimming pool, access to a doctor and photographer, boutiques and ice cream shops on the lower level – what more could you need! That was all the rage when The Cavalier first opened. The Cavalier is a famous landmark hotel in Virginia Beach. Construction of the hotel started in 1926 and continued on for 13 months. The Cavalier got its name as the … Continue reading The Cavalier – A Timeless Destination
The Lenard effect is where negatively charged electricity is generated when water droplets collide with each other places where water splashes. Niagara Falls produces negative ions, which give you a positive feeling. Negative ions are found where water flows, for example when it rains, when you go to the beach or even when you shower! Negative ions are known to improve your mood, relieve … Continue reading You have to feel it to believe it!
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon is the story about a 17 year old girl named Madeline Whitter. Because of a rare disease she has, she is unable to leave her home. Her life was just her mom, Carla her nurse, and the many books she owned… until one day Olly moves in next door. She risked everything to be with him. You would never … Continue reading Everything, Everything
“And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof though the night that our flag was still there.” Happy 4th of July! In September of 1814, the British attached Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. Francis Scott Key witnessed the attack and wrote a poem describing what he saw. It became the United States’ National anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner.” The oversized American … Continue reading Happy 4th of July!
